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The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Fredericksburg with free breakfast

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The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House in the city center offers a charming historic retreat. Guests enjoy a full breakfast, garden relaxation, in-room WiFi, lobby coffee and tea, and convenient self-parking.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Sawyer Scott Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Sawyer Scott Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Detached private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard Area | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Basic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
711 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401

What's nearby

  • Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University of Mary Washington - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mary Washington Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Central Park Fun Land - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Fredericksburg Station - 4 min walk
  • Manassas, VA (MNZ-Manassas Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Agora Downtown - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brock's Riverside Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Benny Vitali's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Agave Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Spirits - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House

Upscale bed & breakfast located in Old Town Fredericksburg
The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House provides amenities like free full breakfast and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as perks like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 15-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 15-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Located at the Richard Johnston Inn or in the late arrival box.]
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 200.0 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Richard Johnston Inn 1890 Caroline House Fredericksburg
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Richard Johnston 1890 Carolin
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The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House Bed & breakfast

Frequently asked questions

Is The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House located?

Located in Old Town Fredericksburg, this bed & breakfast is steps from The Courthouse and Shiloh Baptist Church. Fredericksburg Presbyterian Church and Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center are also within 5 minutes. Fredericksburg Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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